retarded
Definitions
Noun
- People collectively who are mentally retarded
Adjective
- Relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
Verb
- Cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
- Be delayed
- Slow the growth or development of
- Lose velocity; move more slowly
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Consonant Match
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "retarded".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | resulted | 3 | 37 |
| 2 | rejected | 3 | 33 |
| 3 | protected | 3 | 31 |
| 4 | prevented | 3 | 27 |
| 5 | predicted | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | graduated | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | regretted | 3 | 11 |
| 8 | resisted | 3 | 9 |
| 9 | irradiated | 5 | 5 |
| 10 | reputed | 3 | 5 |
| 11 | resorted | 3 | 5 |
| 12 | radiated | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | recruited | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | refuted | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | relented | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | retorted | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | rewarded | 3 | 3 |
| 18 | truncated | 3 | 3 |
| 19 | recounted | 3 | 2 |
| 20 | remanded | 3 | 2 |
| 21 | reunited | 4 | 2 |
| 22 | precluded | 3 | 1 |
| 23 | recanted | 3 | 1 |
| 24 | redheaded | 3 | 1 |
| 25 | refunded | 3 | 1 |
| 26 | rescinded | 3 | 1 |
| 27 | revolted | 3 | 1 |
| 28 | broadsided | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | preempted | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | railroaded | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | rearrested | 4 | 0 |
| 32 | rebounded | 3 | 0 |
| 33 | redacted | 3 | 0 |
| 34 | remolded | 3 | 0 |
| 35 | remoulded | 3 | 0 |
| 36 | repented | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | restated | 3 | 0 |
| 38 | retested | 3 | 0 |
| 39 | transited | 3 | 0 |
| 40 | trumpeted | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | wrongheaded | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "retarded".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | returned | 2 | 115 |
| 2 | regarded | 3 | 56 |
| 3 | retired | 2 | 35 |
| 4 | reared | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | bearded | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | threaded | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | rewarded | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | retard | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | dreaded | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | eared | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | retraced | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | restarted | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | retried | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | retread | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | retards | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | rearden | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | readied | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | breaded | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | reade | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | retreads | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "retarded" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "retarded" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "retarded" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | known | 1 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "retarded".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 41
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Video refutes Trump’s claim that he’s never described someone as ‘retarded’
Sep 6, 2018 The Washington Post
Sep 6, 2018 The Washington Post
Voice: Let’s take hurtful, demeaning words like 'retarded' out of mainstream vocabulary
Jan 8, 2021 The Desert Sun
Jan 8, 2021 The Desert Sun
Md. education leader’s apology for saying ‘retarded’ fell short, advocate says
Nov 21, 2017 WTOP News
Nov 21, 2017 WTOP News